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Sheriff's office announces fund to support family of Ryan Hendrix

Hendersonville News

LOCAL BRIEFS: Farmers market, theater classes, nominate educators

Here is a roundup of local briefs:   Read Story »

Hendersonville News

Triathlon returns to Patton Park

IDaph Events will host the Hendersonville Triathlon in Patton Park, welcoming 150 athletes from across the region, on Sunday, Sept. 20. It is in the same format as the Asheville Triathlon, which was held in the park in July as a result of Covid-19 restrictions in Asheville.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

United Way calls for volunteers to pack 13,000 back-to-school kits

The United Way of Henderson County is seeking support from across the community for the fifth annual Day of Action, taking place virtually across the county to help Henderson County Public Schools students and staff get back to in-person learning safely.   Read Story »

Hendersonville News

County vote that blocked water line extension 'shortsighted,' city says

Responding to the decision by the Henderson County Board of Commissioners to block a city water line extension for a vacation cabin development in Horse Shoe, the city of Hendersonville expressed disappointment and defended its actions to reduce water rates outside the city limits and its attempts to work with commissioners on a countywide utility plan.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Deputies 'did everything right' in confrontation that ended tragically, sheriff says

The deputies who encountered an armed subject "did everything right" before the gunman in one movement grabbed a pistol and fired at a deputy, mortally wounding him, Sheriff Lowell Griffin said during a Sept. 11 memorial service that also served as a tribute to the fallen officer.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Deputy dies after shooting by suspect, who is shot and killed by deputies

A 35-year-old Henderson County sheriff’s deputy died at 12:57 p.m. Thursday, about nine hours after a car break-in suspect opened fire on him and other deputies on Bethea Drive in the Mountain Home community.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Deputy shot, suspect killed in wild break-in call

A sheriff's deputy was shot and critically injured and a gunman killed when law officers returned fire early today during a call to a vehicle break-in off Piney Ridge Road in the Mountain Home community, the sheriff's office said.   Read Story »

East Flat Rock News

County native makes Trump's list of potential Supreme Court nominees

Allison Jones Rushing, a native of Hendersonville and graduate of East Henderson High School, made President Trump's list of 20 judges and attorneys he said he would consider for a Supreme Court appointment if he wins a second term.   Read Story »

Hendersonville News

LIGHTNING EDITORIAL: Building momentum for greenways

When the story is written of tourism in Henderson County in the 21st century, the period we’re in now will stand out as crucial.   Read Story »

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